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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.02, 9,856.51 and 2,187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.02, 9,856.51 and 2,187.65 is: 3,281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.02 : 9,856.51 = 2,187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.02/9,856.51 = 2,187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.02x = 9,856.51 × 2,187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.02x = 21,562,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,539.35/6,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.96

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